Blog 11: Poetry

The title of the book The Catcher in the Rye derives from a poem by Robert Burns, "Comin' Thro' The Rye." An electronic copy can be found here: Comin' Thro' The Rye. As discussed in class, this poem has special significance for Holden and the story that unfolds in the book.

Do you consider Burns' poem to be "good" poetry? Why/ why not? In your opinion, explain what "good" poetry is, and, if you can, provide an example. [One-two paragraphs, posted by 12.01.09]

I consider Robert Burn' poem to be ok poetry. There were good and bad about it. I didn't like the way it was written but the message reminded me of regular poems. Good peotry is written well and has a good message and good symobolism. Good poetry is a tell tale hart by Edgar Allen Poe, and all of his other poems and short stories.